Removable Platform Bed | MTB VAN BUILD | AWD Ford Transit
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- An easily removable and storable platform bed using 8020 under $450? Yes! I get asked more about my bed than any other part of my van so I wanted to show everyone how I designed and made the bed for our MTB adventure van. It's actually really simple, but allows me to keep it completely out of the way to use the full space of my van for bikes, moto, home improvement projects, or whatever else life throws at us and sets up/breaks down in a matter of minutes. Thanks for watching and as usual hit that subscribe button, comment below with any comments or questions, and if you would be so inclined to support the channel head on over to Patreon and show your support! Thanks!
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This was great! Exactly what I was looking for. It was the perfect mix of words and demo. Really appreciate it.
Best design I've seen to date. Love that it is easily removable.
Thank you my friend... thats what I had in mind when I designed it... could refine it a little more but hard to at the price point. Having the entire back usable space within minutes is what inwas aiming for
Awesome. What type of mattress did you pick out with the multiple fold. And where did you find it?
Awesome design! Thanks for sharing!
This is such a smart and simple way to add a bed! Thank you for sharing.
Wow this is the best bed build ever!!
Great Job. Looking forward to doing the same with my build.
Nice! Looks good. Love the ease and simplicity of it.
I haven't seen anything like this. I really like it. Versatility is great.
Another smart Ikea hack and very nice work dude!
Great job! You should sell that as a kit, one the best,simplistic design I've seen yet!
Perfect solution for me! Thanks for the great idea. I'll be doing this too largely based on your design. Thanks for the post!
Glad I could help and you enjoyed it!
This is perfect, thanks!
great Diy Idea. I'm going to start my project like you soon.... Thx
Very nice design, congrats!
Thanks!
Great design concept and execution mate.
Not enough people are building versatility into their campervans.
I like the idea of a removable bed to give you more room for fun days out or carrying furniture, bulky materials or even some moto's!
Ya for sure my van doubles as a daily driver too so I wanted to be able to change it up for whatever activity we have going... been awesome so far
Nice!
We clean and well thought out design. This is what I've been wanting to do in my van. Seem like most of the bed kits I've seen are stupid expensive.
Yes they are that's why I came up with this design!
Anxious to utilize your design if Ford ever makes my van.
I hear ya... its worth the wait though. I don't think I'll ever be able to go back to a normal vehicle
Thanks!
I spent forever creating a custom bed frame that had a winch that raised and lowered. It works, but super inconvenient because it can’t store anywhere else except the ceiling. I’m now starting over and doing it your way. Seems like the best way to go. Great video! Thanks.
Haha ya I thought about doing an elaborate set up but simple, inexpensive, and removable was the goal
@@Projectnortheast I am looking for the same thing for my Van. I had heard of the Skorva Bars from Live Like Peat but didnt want to spend 1k on a bed frame. This is a excellent low cost option you are running a full queen correct? Glad I stumbled on this video.
@@danielschumacher9488 I'm running a Full bed which is 54" wide and 73" long. With just insulation on the walls it fits no problem. Once I put my panels on I'll have to cut about an inch off so 72". So not ideal for a tall person but I'm 5'9" and it works great for me I sleep like a baby on it
Excellent! I feel like such a noob for not knowing about stop collars or that there was such a simple rivet nut tool that can be used with a drill. You should definitely have affiliate links in your video description because I ordered both before even finishing the video
Thanks! I've done the affiliate thing and it's just mostly free advertising for affiliates and is chump change for us creators. If you really want to support a creator youtube now has given us the "Thanks" button to the right of the like button on the video... those donations go directly to the video creator. ;)
Hello! This is great! Do you have a list of the equipment you used for this project?
Hey, great design. Mind if I ask how you managed to line up the l brackets with the l track studs? For the studs to properly seat I had to drill out the l bracket an extra 1/2” vertically and add 1/8” spacer. Do you have a better solution?
I hope that collar bones heals quickly and well for you. I fell off the organ bench when I was 3 and broke mine. ouch!
Awesome build. Do you happen to have a link to an Amazon cart? Trying to put one together.
Or you can get the Ikea Skorva bed struts. $15 each. I used 4.
They slot right into the little oval holes which are the access holes for the sliding door track.
Kinda great they built these with those holes on both sides even though they only put sliders on one side.
Then about $60 of wood for slats perpendicular to the Skorva struts.
Sure it's not as fun as playing with 8020 and all that. But it pops right out once you take the mattress off.
My goal was zero wood other than the floor. Also those mounts are too low to allow bikes etc to be fork mounted under the bed etc. There are a ton of easier ways but I had all my uses for the van in mind when picking heights etc.
I would love to see a video of the completed project. You have some great ideas. Did you have to remove everything bed shelves, etc. prior to installing insulation etc.? Thanks again you were giving me the confidence to give this a shot!
No, I did not need to remove anything. Just used thinsulate and 3m90 spray and insulated everything. I've been lazy with the videos my van is just about done but I'll have more videos coming!
@@Projectnortheast That would be great, can't wait to see it!
I have been trying to figure out how to build my bed. Now I know! That is a great design. I’m gettin a high roof and I think i can use longer L track and fit bunks. (I have 3 half grown kids)
That floor looks really nice as well. Do you have any info on how you did the floor install?
Thank you! Yes flooring design video is in my van build playlist. Just go to my main channel page and scroll down and you'll see my van build playlist
Great video and great options - do you know what those brackets are called that allow the bed to be attached?
if you do a search for "skorva bracket" you'll find them, they are an Ikea product that goes with their skorva cross rail. I did modify mine for mounting on the 8020 to get rid of any catch edges while moving around in the van
Can you put the link for the materials that you used for the bed, mattress? Thank you!
I use my van for work, definitely was thinking about something like this for me to go camping as well! Where can I buy that frame?
Great bed! Thank you for the video. I was wondering with only four bolts into the van wall is that strong enough? And I was also wondering why you used L track toward the front and didn't just drill access holes and use bolts?
yes plenty strong... the rear column is hardened steel. L-track was used up front to give a level surface to mount the 8020 rail to otherwise the 8020 rail would not end up square and it's also stronger that way as if you mounted it with just bolts to the side of the van it would be twisted putting stress on the holes... I've had 300+ lbs on the bed with 0 issues
Amazing build. Definitely gonna replicate this design in our van. Do you have a build sheet for all the items you used? I'm looking to build same design as yours, but north/south sleep orientation on an extended length transit.
sorry, no I don't. These videos are just a side project for my Channel. I have 0 affiliations for these build videos or lists or websites etc. All the details are in the video though for just about everything you'd need to do the same style build.
I want to do this in my E-350. I’m curious how important it is where you mount the bed frame to the walls of the van for structural safety.
Have you seen anyone do this same bed build but with an e series van?
Great idea 👍 !! Do you feel the middle bar on your back? If so, move it down below butt area. Also, the ground tends to be uneven when you park and would make the bed feel uneven. Have you thought of a way to make any of the 4 bed corners adjustable to solve the unevenness?
No there isn't really any flex in the bunky board at all. And I level the van with rocks or level boards when I park
👏🏻
Thanks for all of these videos! What did you do for insulated walls and ceiling?
Thinsulate and 3m90 spray... easy peasy
Sweet, thanks! Do you feel like it’s been fine to leave it exposed? (Or is it no longer exposed?)
Great design and thanks for taking the time to share your idea. Do you know the part number for the brackets? I found the rails on Ikea, but not the brakes. Thanks!!
If you do a search on Amazon for #ikea skorva bracket" it'll come up
I found the bracket number in an Ikea wood bed frame assembly instructions, I purchased three center bed supports and then went to the IKEA parts counter, they gave me six brackets for free. $15 each and free brackets.
Thanks. When you hop up and down on the bed do the wood slats move around with the Velcro?
No. Even without the Velcro brand hook and loop I don't think it would move around alot as the fabric over the bunky boards has some friction against the metal but the hook and loop makes it so it doesn't go anywhere ever
Great design and exactly what im looking to do since there will be times i'm using the van to transport dogs in kennel that i'm training. Do you have links for the bed mattress and slats?
No just search best choice mattress and search for a bunkie board on Amazon and pick one your looking for
Hi, What a great design. Could you tell me what the profile/size of the 80/20 side rails are please.
Sorry, I just watched the start again and you say the 80/20 details.
Thanks for the video. Do you have a link to the plus nut tool you used?
Honestly I don't off hand but I put it in my cabinet video... if you go to my van build playlist and watch the cabinet video I posted a pic of the grainger item#
I love this design - do you have a link for the angles you attached with?
Just Google 8020 15 series angle bracket
By far the cleanest bed I've seen! So sick!
Do you happen to have part links/descriptions? Thanks!
It's basically Ikea skorva center support beams, skorva mounting brackets, and then the 8020 and the boards are called a bunky board there's tons out there you just have to find the one that's right for you. The cloth covered boards is what I used
Can I ask where did you get the brackets for the skorva rails? Would the 1” x 1”
20/20 rail work?
@@susangriffis4122 I ordered the skorva brackets off Amazon. I did modify the stock skorva brackets though. I cut the tabs off and drilled my own mount holes as said in the vid. Are you asking if 1"x1" 8020 would be good for the main support rail?
@@Projectnortheast yes? Would it.
@@susangriffis4122 No I don't think the 1"x1" would be adequate. I built my shelves out of 1x1 and while it's easy to work with it would flex too much I think.
We just got a 150 transit crew low roof, and are wanting to do the same thing! Do you have all the parts listed on your patreon? This is exactly how I was wanting to design our bed for easy set up and take down
Hey so my channel is mostly a mountain bike content channel so I don't really do any Van related stuff with my patreon. I do the van stuff as a fun side series as it's popular with outdoor enthusiasts like mountain bikers etc. to show off some of my van build ideas. The parts are all easily found via google search. Ikea skorva supports and mounting brackets, the rest is done with 1.5x3" 8020 extruded aluminum and the various mounting hardware etc.
Great video! I'm going to bookmark this for future reference. Which mattress did you order?
Thanks! I ordered a best choice products 4" memory foam full mattress
I was thinking the mattress is gonna be huge and in the way when down, nope hes thought of that too!
This is my kind of multipurpose van/campervan design.
I noticed you didnt use L track o the end of the bed towards the back of the van. Does it look possible to add L track there as well to make an adjustable bed frame that goes up and down?
The walls of the van slope so it'd be pretty tough. Honestly I thought the same thing in the beginning about having it adjustable but as long as you get the height right it's kindof pointless since it's removable within a few minutes.
Nice design. Do you have links for any products used in this video?
If you read through the comments you'll fins some
Nice. Do you have a link list of materials? Specifically the L-Bracket and Railing.
Sorry no I just put these videos out to share my ideas I don't have material lists or affiliates etc. The railing is just just a peice of 15/30 8020 aka 1.5"x3" aluminum extrusion and the brackets are just 15 series angle brackets.
Excellent design!! How is the bed holding up!?
Perfectly! Only thing that is kindof a pain is finding a hiding spot for the mattress when not in use 😅
Do you happen to have a link for the bunkie board? Very interested in that! Thanks!
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You have a link for the bed board and side brackets. I already got the beams from IKEA. Also any of the names and places you got other hardware.
Just search "bunky board" on Amazon lots of different ones to choose from. The brackets for the rails come from ikea as well but the extrusion aka 8020 is all from tnutz.com
Great design/Build. Do you have a material list by chance?
I don't actually. But it's really easy... just ikea skorva mid beam supports, the associated brackets, 15x30 series extruded aluminum (80/20) 8 angle brackets, hardware, 2-1' peices of L-track and hardware etc.
@@Projectnortheast thanks man
Question, I was having trouble drilling holes in the rear of the van. Wondering if you had the same problems as I see you skipped that part in the video. Any advice for drilling appropriate holes?
On the rear uprights? I was breaking drill buts honestly. You need a hardened bit as its hardened steel. I prolly skipped in the video as it was a Royal pain bit if you order hardened bits for hardened steel it goes
Can you link the right angle brackets that hold the 8020 to the L track?
They are literally just 15 series angle brackets drilled out to fit the 3/8" studs on the L track
This is genius. What size are the 8020 extrusions. Looks really strong.. Thanks
They are 1.5"x3" ... super strong you could run it over with a truck lol
@@Projectnortheast LOL I'm sold. Thanks!
Doesn’t look like you have a roof fan (or do you?). How have you dealt with venting/condensation when sleeping in your van? Curious what’s working for you!
No roof fan. After spending nearly 20 nights in my van and talking to some people that have spent months on the road I came to the conclusion that 1 fan is pretty useless. Unless your cooking or something in your van... but reality is these vans aren't tight... plenty of ways for air to get in. I did buy some front window vents and I run a USB 12v van as I like to have a fan running while I sleep.
Hi there! The skorva brackets say 50 inches length do they have a longer option??
They are adjustable... sure your looking at the right ones?
Did you have to bend your L-track for the c-pillars? My c-pillars are curved so the L-track will never sit flat.
The L track is almost impossible to bend... it sits fine... if you have a transit we have the same pillars. I used L track on the curve on purpose so that the 8020 would be straight up and down and square
Nice design! I'm hoping to copy it. I'm just wondering if it was super difficult to drill the holes in the rear of the van. I know in my 2016 Ford Transit, that part of the van is made out of extremely thick boron steel and it was a nightmare to drill holes through it. On the Transit forums people call it no-drill zones. I didn't know this when I drilled into it but I was able to get through it with cobalt bits and stepping up through literally every single bit in the set. But it took all day. What did you do?
Best thing is buy some hardened drill bits and use every size you have to go up to the size you need. it was a bear to drill but got it done... if your prepared with the right tools it shouldn't be a problem but it definitely is hardened and tough to drill and regular drill bits won't work.
@@Projectnortheast also, one other thing... The typical plus nut that folks use for vans are 5/16 but that bolt doesn't fit the pre drilled holes in the l track. What size bolts did you use to attach the l track to the wall? Did you drill out the hole for the l track?
@@MikeMacHenry the 15 series does use 5/16" hardware. So I used plus buts on the back stanchions through the 15 series angle brackets without modification. However the L-track hardware is 3/8" so the front mount where I used the L-track to mount to the wall I did have to drill those 8020 angle brackets to fit over the Ltrack studs..
Oh I misread your question. I bought all my L-track raw. No predrilled holes so I had to drill every hole. I found that easier than trying to match the mounting spots to a predrilled hole and makes for a cleaner install.
@@Projectnortheast oh I wasn't clear. Yes 15 series uses 5/16 t nuts. But I'm wondering what size bolts you put through the l track to mount it to the wall. Mine came with holes for 1/4-20 bolts but I'm thinking of drilling them out to fit 5/16" since that's also the size many folks seem to use for the plus nuts in the van walls.
Can you please share What kind of l track and l bracket were u using here ? Mine ltrack not fit properly wth l bracket when mounting both top and bottom to 15 serie
I used angled L-track for the walls... recessed for floor
@@Projectnortheast thanks for sharing
How did you get the Skorva brackets without those tabs that stick straight out? Did you cut those off?
Yes I cut them and drilled my own holes for a more low profile bracket. I just foresaw myself or family member catching themselves on thos silly tabs...
@@Projectnortheast That’s exactly what I was thinking when I went to research them. Where did you purchase your 8020 at?
@@MotoMatt418 I get most of it from Tnutz but some I got from 8020 direct as well as tnutz has limited selection of some parts
@@Projectnortheast Hi, great design, about to order some 80/20. how big is the gap in the 15 series 1/4 by 3 inch or rather what size bolts did you use to mount the brackets?
@@user-kt3un8rd7m 15 series uses 5/16 bolts and T-nuts
What is the name of the cross members that hold up the bed? Scorbrah?
Ikea skorva
Would you be willing to share the parts you used for this? Specifically the bed rails? This is an awesome build and I really want to use this on my van.
I go over it all in the video... they are just ikea skorva brackets and the wall supports are just 15/30 8020 or aluminum extrusion
@@Projectnortheast Thank you so much! lol sorry I missed you saying it in the video. I was jumping around it too much I guess.
@Projectnortheast do you by any chance have a link for the wall supports? I'm trying something like that for my CTC
This is what I'm looking for wall bracket for ikea skorva beam that you mount to the wall
Did you have to do anything to account for curvature of the van itself when mounting the L-track to the frame interior? Was there any free space between the back of the L-track and the metal of the van??
Thank you for this idea!
Yes that's why I used the L-track to make a flat spot to mount the 8020 rail. There was a slight space behind the l track.
@@Projectnortheastgot it!! That was my main concern, but it sounds like it’s held up well for you?!
Did you find the raw L-Track as a speciality item? I can’t seem to find it without pre-cut holes.
@reenatenorio yes held up perfectly with 2 adults sleeping on it all the time. The undrilled L-track is out there... I beleive I got it from Ecargo equipment online...
@reenatenorio yes held up perfectly with 2 adults sleeping on it all the time. The undrilled L-track is out there... I beleive I got it from Ecargo equipment online...
Sideways bed orientation can work if your height is not too tall.
What is your height ?
5'9"... and I sleep comfortably. If I was any taller I'd say it wouldn't be super comfy if there were 2 people in the bed at the same time. If solo... no prob as there's plenty of room to stretch out somewhat diagonally
Can you give me the link to where I can order the brackets that hold the mattress?
The brackets that hold ikea cross beams or the bunky board that supports the mattress on top of the ikea beams?
@@Projectnortheast I found out from another TH-cam video... Thanks for responding. Nice Video, I feel less is better in van builds.
Do you know if you used standard weight 8020, or lite or ultralite?
All standard weight...
@@Projectnortheast thank you!
I just purchased that bed rail system from IKEA but my brackets don’t look like that….are there special ones for the 80/20? Thank you!
I modified mine...
@@Projectnortheast Thanks for the quick reply. I figured that’s what I’d do as well. Thanks again. Doing a setup similar to yours to haul my bikes too.
What was the point of modifying the brackets that hold the skorva beams? Did you make them shorter to get the skorvas to sit higher up relative to the 8020?
3 reasons... to get rid of any sharp edges while not installed, raise the mounting, and use flush screws so they didn't stick out
@@Projectnortheast thank you. I greatly appreciate this video and your replies. I'm doing this build right now, with an extended transit. 8'5" 8020 lengths
One more question:
Are the bolts that you used to connect the 8020 to the L bracket, as well as the ones you used to connect the ikea bracket to the 8020, are those special 8020 or did you just get some short, thick bolts and nuts from a hardware store?
@nickduffy6594 the L bracket bolts and nuts are standard 8020 t-nut and bolts and the ones for the skorva brackets I bought custom flathead screws
Do you know height from bottom bed rail to top of mattress? 6”?
Prolly more like 7-7.5. 4" mattress and about 3" for bunky board and rail
Are the bed rails beam adjustable in length?
Yes the ikea skorva bed rails are very adjustable in length
Which bunkie board did you use? I need the same one. Thanks.
gosh I don't remember... should be pretty easy to find on amazon though. Just search fabric covered bunky board. I did have to cut it...
@@Projectnortheast I bought one that seems like it will be the right one.
Hello, Do you have a brand name or a link for the bedrails?
The cross braces are ikea skorva expandable bed rail... the rails on the side of the van are extruded aluminum 1.5"x3"
@@Projectnortheast Ok,thanks for the answer.
I like this, but why not just bolt the 80/20 straight to the van seems unnecessary to use the l track…
To align the 8020 so it's square with the floor and the back upright. Without it the 8020 would be twisted as no 2 surfaces in these vans line up in any direction. It also gives it a little better structural integrity having the rivet nuts further apart.
I was wondering too. However I was thinking maybe 80/20 will be easier to build off of for wall panels?
Also, where you get the mattress?
It's a "best choice" mattress on Amazon
@@Projectnortheast I'm not finding the one that you have. I see folding mattresses but it looks kind of like an extendable toddler bed not where it's split evenly like yours
@americanpettransport this is the mattress I'm using bestchoiceproducts.com/products/4in-folding-portable-mattress-topper-w-high-density-foam?variant=31008448512078&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A17496422373%3A%3A&nb_adtype=pla&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=102436587&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=SKY2760&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_si={sourceid}&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwISlBhD6ARIsAESAmp5JBimxH65VBBtr4B49co_pAEZVVFJaqeFPul5Ovk4_R5utHzLP0-MaAgB_EALw_wcB
Do you have a link to the matress
Just do a search for "best choice products 4" mattress" on amazon... I used the tri-fold one and it's super comfy
Who did your graphics?
A local guy. It's a template that's available online though I think... not impressed with the warranty service so I can't recommend the installer
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Hey thanks I replied on Instagram but you didn't reply.
@@Projectnortheast Hi I just did. Looking forward to hear from you see if we have a chance to work together:)
I was ready to build this and then realized that the design won't work for extended vans because the C-Pillar is miles from the rear 🤦♂
Why wouldn't it work? Just order longer 80/20... I have a friend that used the design on an extended sprinter
If I ran it to the c-pillar it would cross my middle windows which doesn’t do much for me. Also, I want to be able to adjust the height so I will likely run a vertical piece from my garage cabinets.
@@Mauronic100 I at first gave myself room to move my bed up and down but honestly once you find the right height I haven't even thought about moving it after the fact. Ya I don't have windows in the back so...
That is correct. In the extended transit, you need to fabricate a mid pillar to attach the suspended rails.
use a tripod mate, too much movement
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horrabpe bed ...the slots andcspaceing inbetween will defentallyveffect the matress once you lay on it...reallycscrew your back up afyer acfew day's laying on that...had the same bed set up...its a bad idea
Only 2" between slats have spent prolly 50+ nights in it and it's awesome. Thanks for your delicious misspelled input though
I'm sorry for saying anything but. Could you talk less and just show us? Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the feedback. But there's a fine line between too little and too much information. Some like yourself have feedback of less better but others have asked for even more detail down to part numbers of everything. So I think I did a pretty good job of splitting the middle. 🤷♂️
@@Projectnortheast I think you need to speak more and show more, 😁. You should link the parts you purchased from Amazon. It'll help people duplicate your build and you get a little something from Amazon.
@@gunzforarmz affiliate marketing is exhausting and amazon has the worst payout of anyone... surprising right? They keep all the profit while vanbuilders and social media people push and hustle. No thanks! :)
@@Projectnortheast I agree. I'd pay for a parts list. You could make a little bit of cash selling a parts list.